Behind the Badge
Vargas: Judge cops by their character and integrity not their appearance
The militarization of policing has been all over the news. There seems to be something…
Browsing: Orange County (BTB)
Ferguson case shows how law enforcement messages need to be quick and consistent
I’ve been asked over and over again my thoughts about what is going on in…
Von Luft: Police need to address causes of suicide in their ranks
Sadly, it often takes the suicide of somebody famous to revitalize the conversation in our…
Walters’ back-to-school safety tip for parents: Be a worthy role model
Summer is quickly coming to a close, and our kids are returning to the classroom.…
Roman: Car is shared office, refuge
Editor’s Note: John Roman is a traffic officer for an Orange County police agency who…
Vargas: Injunctions protect families from gangs
The Santa Ana Police Department and District Attorney’s office recently teamed up to get a…
Roman: ‘People shouldn’t die on you like this’
Editor’s Note: John Roman is a traffic officer for an Orange County police agency who…
Von Luft: Daily stress of policing takes a toll
Unfortunately, there are hidden costs that police officers pay because of their jobs. These costs…
Vargas: It takes courage to be a police officer
If you follow Behind the Badge you probably saw the story last week about two…
Woman chases, tackles then detains tagger who mocked her
A woman who saw a tagger defacing her property chased, tackled and detained the suspect…